California Rafting Rivers

Northern California is full of whitewater rafting rivers. Most groups concentrate their time on the forks of the American River, but there are many other quality runs in the state. Below is a list of the most commonly run rivers and links to information about them.

Coast Ranges	Sierra Nevada
Smith River Scott River Cal Salmon River Lower Klamath River Upper Klamath River Clear Creek Trinity River South Fork Eel Middle Fork Eel Main Eel River Russian River Rancheria Creek	Pit River Upper Sacramento North Fork Feather Middle Fork Feather North Fork Yuba Pauley Creek Middle Fork Yuba South Fork Yuba Truckee River Giant Gap North Fork American Middle Fork American South Fork American East Fork Carson North Fork Mokulumne North Fork Stanislaus Main Stanislaus Tuolumne River Cherry Creek Merced River Kaweah River Kings River Upper Kings Forks of the Kern Upper Kern Lower Kern
Southern Oregon
Rogue River Illinois River

Disclaimer: River descriptions and classifications may change due to natural events that may create new hazards or flows. C-W-R advises that any paddler that uses this site be additionally informed by seeking out local news and updates for changes on this river.

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California Rafting Rivers

Coast Ranges

Sierra Nevada

Southern Oregon